Location:St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome
5 Facts
Commitioned for the French Cardinal Jean De Billheres
Made from marble
5.8 feet tall and 6 feet wide
Made by Michealangelo
One of most highly finished works by Michealangelo
Micaelangelo made this statue for the cardinals funeral. This sculpture shows Jesus on Mary's lap after the crucifiction. This was also his best sculpture. The La Pieta was the most highly finished work by michaelangelo.
La Pieta
Date:1498-1499
Location:St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome
5 Facts
Commitioned for the French Cardinal Jean De Billheres
Made from marble
5.8 feet tall and 6 feet wide
Made by Michealangelo
One of most highly finished works by Michealangelo
Micaelangelo made this statue for the cardinals funeral. This sculpture shows Jesus on Mary's lap after the crucifiction. This was also his best sculpture. The La Pieta was the most highly finished work by michaelangelo.